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Missionary service in the village of Kandaurovotranslated

July 6, 2026 · 1 min read

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On July 4, the day of remembrance of the discovery of the relics of St. Maxim the Greek, the festive service in the restored Church of the Life-Giving Trinity in Kandaurovo was led by the dean of the Puchezh district, Archpriest Mikhail Otryada.

Concelebrating with the dean were: Deputy Chairman of the Missionary Department of the Kineshma Diocese, Archpriest Vadim Smirnov and Priest Roman Nikishin.

The Divine Liturgy was served for the first time in a long time and brought together residents and guests of the village for joint prayer.

Based on materials from the Kineshma diocese

Record Missionary worship in the village of Kandaurovo for the first time the Ivanovo Metropolis appeared.

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ნიკოლოზ დოლიძე

Thanks for this story. It is good that for the first time after a long time liturgy was held in the Trinity Cathedral and people gathered. On the day of the commemoration of Maximus Greki, such a missionary service is very appropriate.

Gabriela Dumitrescu

Praise God that they served Mass again in the church in Kandaurovo after so long. Father Mihail Otrada and the other priests chose a suitable day, the commemoration of Saint Maxim the Greek. People gathered for prayer, that's what matters most.

Pierre Girard

This is good news for Kandaourovо. The first liturgy for so long, precisely on the day of Saint Maximus the Greek, must have given courage to the inhabitants. Thank you to all the priests who came.

Andrei Lungu

Glory to God. The first Liturgy after so long, precisely on the day of Saint Maximus the Greek, and with Father Mihail Otrada - I think it meant a lot to the people of Kandaourovo. I will also pray that the works at the church of the Holy Trinity go forward.

Валентина Соколова

It’s good that the Liturgy was finally celebrated in Trinity Church. Father Mikhail Otryad and his co-workers chose a suitable day - the memory of Maxim the Greek. Let’s hope that now the recovery will go faster and the village will come back to life.

Максим Васильев

It’s good that the Liturgy was finally celebrated in Trinity Church after a long break. Father Mikhail Otryada with fathers Vadim and Roman chose a good day - the memory of Maxim the Greek. Let's pray that the recovery goes faster.

Corina Tudor

Praise God indeed. And it seemed appropriate to me that it happened precisely on the day of Saint Maximus the Greek, who knew what it means to restore faith after hard times. Do you think they will be able to finish the roof by winter?

Вера Комарова

I agree, the choice of day was very appropriate - Maxim the Greek just worked a lot on correcting the liturgical books, so the church is now coming to life again. Last year, too, after the first Liturgy, things went faster, even local men began to help with the roof. Are you from Kandaurovo yourself or just visiting?

Rubén Romero

Slav Bogu, this is what he otsluzhili Liturgy in the Third Time такого долгого перерыва. Others of Mikhail Otriada and others of Vadimo and Romans were horrified in the — память Много трудился над исправлением книг. And now you have to wait for the tracks of the track пошло, даже сын с друзьями помогал доски носить. What about Kandaurovo?

Ruth Thomas

Рада, что первую Литургию в Троицком храме Кандаурово отслужили именно в день памяти Максима Грека. Отец Михаил Отряда с отцами Вадимом и Романом всё правильно рассчитали. У нас в прошлом году после такой службы тоже мужики из села стали помогать с ремонтом, глядишь и там дело пойдёт.

Claudia Wagner

It's nice that they held the first liturgy after such a long time on St. Maxim Grek celebrated. Father Michael Otrada with fathers Vadim and Roman chose it well. Last year in our choir we also noticed how more people from the village pitched in - hopefully the roof will be finished soon.

Ioana Stan

Yes, I am also glad that they resumed the Liturgy after so many years. Father Mihail Otrada chose the day of Saint Maximus the Greek well, and the village was filled with people. Have you ever been to Kandaourovo?

Marius Matei

Yes, it is a joy to see the church in Kandaourovo alive again after so long. Father Mihail Otrada had a good time with the day of Saint Maximus the Greek, especially since he himself was a man of prayer and books. Any idea if regular services will continue there?

Martin Wagner

Yes, St. Maxim Grek fits in really well with such a new beginning. In our choir we had a similar experience: after the first liturgy, there were suddenly more helping hands. Hopefully they can get the roof done before fall so it doesn't rain in again.

Nicolás García

Yes, the date with Saint Maximus the Greek was very accurate, just for a church that is being restored. I am glad that in your parish the people were also encouraged after the first Liturgy; here in Kandaúrovo several are already asking when the next one will be. Does your son still go to help?